ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Brooder

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Pronunciation /ˈbɹuːdə/ · Part of speech noun

Quick meaning: Brooder is a noun meaning A person who broods.

Meaning

A person who broods.

More Meanings

  1. A heated box used for chicks or premature babies.

Example Sentences

[E]verybody worked hard to get the chicks safely into the brooders.

Word Forms

Synonyms for brooder

Depending on context, synonyms include incubator.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include incubator, hen, hatchery, sitter, brood, broodline.

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